Historic New England

Shawl

White silk; tied warp fringe; weft end fringe; plain weave; sheer w/ denser border stripe; square.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: tabby (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 53696

Accession Number: 1944.146

Hat

Blue velvet hat with elaborate beaded flowers and leaves with starburst medallion on crown. Each beaded element worked over a paper pattern and applied to velvet surface.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: beading (edging pattern)

GUSN: 53697

Accession Number: 1944.149

Writing Case

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53698

Accession Number: 1944.154

Cape Collar

White cape collar with a scalloped edge and vine embroidery.

Date: 1822-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53699

Accession Number: 1944.159

Pair of Cuffs

Pair of lace cuffs.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53700

Accession Number: 1944.162B

Pair of Sleeves

White sleeves with lace and scalloped trim at the cuffs.

Date: 1853-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53701

Accession Number: 1944.165AB

Handkerchief

Handkerchief with flowers embroidered at the edge.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53702

Accession Number: 1944.167

Collar

Black tambour net lace collar with floral trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53703

Accession Number: 1944.170

Burgundy silk velvet; pleated velvet band and crown with rosette at right side; pointed panel attached to crown; purple taffeta ribbon attached at back; self neck ruffle stiffened with black net; white tulle attached to lining of brim; white canvas and black silk lining; wire support.

Date: ca. 1864

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, stitching, net (textile), silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile), velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 53704

Accession Number: 1944.180

Cap

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53705

Accession Number: 1944.182

Bonnet

Dark brown silk over stiffened net and wire frame; silk net face ruffle; peaked brim; three bands at crown; short neck ruffle; wide brown ribbon ties; lined with cream silk.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile), taffeta, wire

GUSN: 53706

Accession Number: 1944.183

Bonnet

Dark green ribbed silk over wire frame with stiff net; self-trimming; cream silk net face ruffle.

Date: 1860-1866

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 53707

Accession Number: 1944.184

Veil

Reddish brown silk, sheer; nine narrow satin stripes at bottom; denser border stripe on sides; elastic drawstring.

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53708

Accession Number: 1944.185

Animal Figurine

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 53709

Accession Number: 1944.186

Iron

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53710

Accession Number: 1944.190

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53711

Accession Number: 1944.191

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53712

Accession Number: 1944.192

Curler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53713

Accession Number: 1944.193

Medal

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53714

Accession Number: 1944.194A

Cuff Link

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53715

Accession Number: 1944.194B

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53716

Accession Number: 1944.202

Bookmark

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 53717

Accession Number: 1944.203

Hanging Scale

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 53718

Accession Number: 1944.208

Women's Tie

Purple neckpiece with pansy embroidery.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53719

Accession Number: 1944.213

Collar

Long thin collar with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53721

Accession Number: 1944.219

Shawl

Black with thin wool warp and heavier wool wefts of 3 1/4" solid green silk border stripe; applied tied-on fringe in black and green wool.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 53722

Accession Number: 1944.223

Cosmetic Container

Small, cylindrical wood container with screw-on cover. Lathed, light natural wood with high gloss finish.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53778

Accession Number: 1944.368AB

Box Mirror

Small box mirror decorated with patterned paper. Paper sleeve cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53779

Accession Number: 1944.369

Sealing Wax

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53780

Accession Number: 1944.371

Purse

A black velvet drawstring purse / bag with dark purple cord for closure, cross stitched grapes on front, and outlined in fur.

Date: 1876-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: fur, solid velvet, cotton (fiber), cord (fiber product), cross stitch

GUSN: 53781

Accession Number: 1944.379

Tankard

Delftware pitcher with blue, yellow, and light green castle scene with sponged manganese trees. Pewter base and cover with trefoil border. Cover has turned thumb hold.

Date: 1700-1720

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, pewter (tin alloy), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 53782

Accession Number: 1944.392

Bird Display Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material), taxidermy

GUSN: 53783

Accession Number: 1944.396

Jacquard coverlet

Central, large round floral medallion; four federal eagles in corners; square feather frame. Border of scrolling commas and large leaves in corners; white design on ground of blue, brown, green and pink stripes. Blue and white fringe sides; selvage top and bottom.

Date: 1850-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), fringe, hand weaving, jacquard, weaving, textiles, wool (textile)

GUSN: 53784

Accession Number: 1944.427

Match

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 53786

Accession Number: 1944.444

Oil Lamp

Pair of lamps 25inches high, brass with prisms and glass ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 53787

Accession Number: 1944.448A

Oil Lamp

Pair of lamps 25inches high, brass with prisms and glass ornament

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 53788

Accession Number: 1944.448B

Tuxedo?

Black; wide, notched lapel; single breasted w/ 4 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; 2 darts at waist; cut away opening at waist; buckle & tab back closure; loop of elastic inside on right; altered.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, silk (textile), jacquard, satin

GUSN: 53789

Accession Number: 1944.453

Dressing Gown

Green paisley dressing gown, quilted with center panel of scrolling pattern in polychrome and black silk; purple and red changeable quilted lining and cuffs; green and red cording and frog at collar, cuffs and pockets, hem and as belt (belt & loops); floor length.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, machine-made, quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 53790

Accession Number: 1944.455

Picture

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53792

Accession Number: 1944.462

Dress

Black silk dress with purple and red horizontal stripes; long sleeves with pleats at cuff and shoulder; black velvet trim at cuff; Twelve purple buttons at front bodice; bodice is boned and lined with brown cotton; high neckline with standing collar. Princess seams; cartridge pleats at back; skirt l...

Date: 1867-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile)

GUSN: 53793

Accession Number: 1944.463

Cape

Aubergine silk taffeta shoulder cape; self-piping; trimmed with self-fabric tabs with padded ball tips; lined with brown glazed cotton.

Date: 1836-1845

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53794

Accession Number: 1944.465

Petticoat

White heavy cotton; drawstring yoke; 8-1/2" flounce - machine embroidered headed with tucks.

Date: 1870-1879

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53795

Accession Number: 1944.473

Petticoat

White cotton; gathered at waist - more densely in back; tape ties; hem embroidered with grape leaves & grapes in eyelet.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering

GUSN: 53796

Accession Number: 1944.474

Camisole

White cotton camisole with pink ribsons.

Date: ca. 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53797

Accession Number: 1944.481

Camisole

White cotton camisole with delicate lace around the neck and arms.

Date: 1885-1895

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53798

Accession Number: 1944.482

Chemise

Hamburg trim at neck and on bottom; pink ribbon runs through at neck.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering

GUSN: 53799

Accession Number: 1944.484

Child's Apron

White, woven checked; neckline and armseye and hem have self-ruffle; two bands of eyelet inserted at front, shoulder to hem; five pearl buttons at back, rest open to hem.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: dimity, linen (material)

GUSN: 53800

Accession Number: 1944.485

Blouse

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53801

Accession Number: 1944.489

Dressing Sack

White dressing jacket with lace trim at the collar and cuffs.

Date: 1850-1859

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 53802

Accession Number: 1944.490

Duster

Woman's white (stained and spotted) duster coat; high turnover collar; one buttonhole at neck, (button missing); raglan sleeves; Three patch pockets; full at hem - A line; brown thread used for topstitching; 3/4 length.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 53803

Accession Number: 1944.498

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